FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College has selected David Beighley to serve as the next Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. The announcement was made following a national search multiple interviews and a campus presentation process designed to gather input from the campus community.
Beighley has served in an interim role since March 2025 and has provided leadership through the transition of the administration.
Beighley has been a member of the Pierpont community for more than two decades and has a deep understanding of Pierpont Community and Technical College and their mission.
Over those two decades, Beighley has been a leader in curriculum development, program review, and academic policy, with a focus on strengthening instructional quality while ensuring responsiveness to workforce and industry needs. He has been instrumental in expanding partnerships with regional K-12 systems and higher education institutions, and supporting dual enrollment and strengthening transfer and articulation pathways.
“Provost Beighley has provided steady, thoughtful leadership at a critical time for Pierpont,” said President Dr. Michael Waide. “He understands the mission of a community college and the importance of strong faculty governance, clear academic policies and meaningful partnerships with our K-12 and higher education partners. He has maintained the momentum we’ve built and will help lead us into the next phase of that work focused on serving our students and our region.”
“I am honored to continue serving Pierpont in this role,” said Beighley. “Our work must remain focused on identifying and removing barriers for students, strengthening the systems that support their success and continuing to build clear, flexible pathways that meet students where they are. I look forward to building on the progress we have made and continuing to advance programs and partnerships that support student persistence, completion and meaningful workforce outcomes.”
“The national search was intentionally designed to provide multiple opportunities for engagement and thoughtful evaluation. Candidates participated in a comprehensive three-level interview process that included representative search committees, executive leadership interviews and a campus-wide presentation open forum with faculty, staff, students, and community members,” President Dr. Waide stated. “We are grateful to the many individuals who invested their time, expertise and thoughtful feedback throughout this process. Their participation helped ensure a thorough and inclusive evaluation of each candidate.”